Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S489

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 38
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68681278 , -85.37859486
T27N R9W Sec 34
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:60 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:15 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Tree revetments
Other Treatments:Monitor this site
General Information
Total Points
38